Willene Eula Rider

Mrs. Willene Eula Rider, age 78, of Dahlongea died Tuesday January 19, 2010.

She was the daughter of the late Will Elliott and Eula Hulsey Elliott. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Gene Mincey; Sister; Catherine Miller; Brothers; Jim Elliott and J.B. Elliott.

Mrs. Rider was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.

She is survived by her husband; James Rider, Dahlonega. Daughters and son in laws:
Claudine and Henry Armstrong, Dahlonega. Linda and Alton Chastain, Dahlonega. Judy and Junior Armour, Lula, Ga. Carolyn and Sandy Wood, Dahlonega. Son and daughter in law; Clifton Ben and Lynn Mincey, Dahlonega. Sister; Fannie Perry, Dahlonega. Brother; Leroy Elliott, Dahlonega. 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday January 22, 2010 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lumpkin county. Rev. Randy Perry and Rev. Larry Lingerfelt will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 12 noon til 9pm at Banister Funeral home.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of arrangements.